Steven R Tambeau

US Patent:

8294575, Oct 23, 2012

Filed:

Nov 2, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/610839

Inventors:

Wayne R. Foster - Tyngsborough MA, US
Joshua D. Vavra - Derry NH, US
Steven R. Tambeau - Marlborough MA, US

Assignee:

Tockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. - Mayfield OH

International Classification:

G08B 21/00

US Classification:

340540

Abstract:

A method for reteaching a switching circuit is provided. The method includes presenting a target within a sensing range of a sensor of the switching circuit for a pre-determined duration and acquiring an identification code of the target via the sensor. The method also includes comparing the acquired identification code with all stored identification codes of other targets previously used by the switching circuit as a basis for switching and reteaching the switching circuit for switching based on the acquired identification code if the acquired identification code is different from all stored identification codes previously used by the switching circuit as a basis for switching.

US Patent:

8482376, Jul 9, 2013

Filed:

Nov 2, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/610793

Inventors:

Wayne R. Foster - Tyngsborough MA, US
Joshua D. Vavra - Derry NH, US
Steven R. Tambeau - Marlborough MA, US

Assignee:

Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. - Mayfield Heights OH

International Classification:

G05B 19/00
G08B 17/06
G08B 25/00
B60R 25/10
B60R 25/00

US Classification:

340 51, 340 52, 340 522, 340 523, 340 531, 340593, 340308, 34042628, 340 57, 340 571

Abstract:

A method for teaching a switching circuit is provided. The method includes presenting a target within a sensing range of a sensor of the switching circuit for a pre-determined duration and acquiring an identification code of the target via the sensor. The method also includes storing the acquired identification code for operating the switching circuit and locking the switching circuit against learning identification codes of any other target prior to reaching an allowed number of reteaching attempts.

US Patent:

8562035, Oct 22, 2013

Filed:

Nov 15, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/946822

Inventors:

Michael N. Burdenko - Wellesley Hills MA, US
Dennis C. Mackey - Hamilton MA, US
Richard Galera - Nashua NH, US
Steven Tambeau - Marlborough MA, US

Assignee:

Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. - Mayfield Heights OH

International Classification:

E05C 19/16
E05C 17/56

US Classification:

2922515, 292340, 292DIG 15

Abstract:

A safety lock mechanism is provided that facilitates accurate and consistent alignment between a locking bolt and a locking receptacle prior to engaging the locking bolt. To this end, a safety lock configured to mount to a door frame is provided with an internally disposed hard stop that protects the electrical and mechanical components within the safety lock housing from door impact shock. An extended portion of the hard stop protrudes through the housing facing the direction of door travel. A corresponding receptacle assembly configured to mount to the door is fabricated to include a bolt receptacle hole as well as an open window that engages with the extended portion of the hard stop when the door is in the closed position. When the window in the receptacle is engaged with the extended portion of the hard stop, door movement is limited in five directions even when the locking bolt is not yet engaged. An optional magnet embedded in the hard stop can limit door movement in the sixth direction by magnetically latching to a striking plate mounted behind the window.

US Patent:

20130135099, May 30, 2013

Filed:

Oct 23, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/658705

Inventors:

Joshua D. Vavra - Derry NH, US
Steven R. Tambeau - Marlborough MA, US

Assignee:

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Mayfield Heights OH

International Classification:

G05B 1/00
G08B 21/18

US Classification:

340540, 340 58

Abstract:

A method for reteaching a switching circuit is provided. The method includes presenting a target within a sensing range of a sensor of the switching circuit for a pre-determined duration and acquiring an identification code of the target via the sensor. The method also includes comparing the acquired identification code with all stored identification codes of other targets previously used by the switching circuit as a basis for switching and reteaching the switching circuit for switching based on the acquired identification code if the acquired identification code is different from all stored identification codes previously used by the switching circuit as a basis for switching.

US Patent:

20130293346, Nov 7, 2013

Filed:

Jul 8, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/936969

Inventors:

Joshua D. Vavra - Derry NH, US
Steven R. Tambeau - Marlborough MA, US

International Classification:

G07C 9/00

US Classification:

340 56

Abstract:

A method for teaching a switching circuit is provided. The method includes presenting a target within a sensing range of a sensor of the switching circuit for a pre-determined duration and acquiring an identification code of the target via the sensor. The method also includes storing the acquired identification code for operating the switching circuit and locking the switching circuit against learning identification codes of any other target prior to reaching an allowed number of reteaching attempts.

US Patent:

20200273651, Aug 27, 2020

Filed:

May 12, 2020

Appl. No.:

15/930137

Inventors:

- Mayfield Heights OH, US
BURT SACHERSKI - NASHUA NH, US
STEVEN ROBERT TAMBEAU - MARLBOROUGH MA, US
ARVIND ANANTHANARAYANAN - MEDFORD MA, US
JAMES EDWARD DOGUL - HUDSON NH, US
TODD BUBAR - HOLLIS NH, US

International Classification:

H01H 71/50
G08B 13/12
G08B 21/18

Abstract:

A cable pull switch includes a polychotomous sensor configured to provide a reading of at least one of a plurality of values, the reading corresponding to a tension on a pull cable or a linear displacement of an end of a pull cable. A processor coupled to the polychotomous cable pull sensor configured to determine a rate of change of the value of the reading from the sensor and determine an occurrence of a cable pull event, the determination based on the determined rate of change of the value, and determine whether the rate of change of the value of an electrical resistance through the polychotomous cable pull sensor is below a threshold rate of change value, and adjust an upper pull threshold value to a new upper pull threshold value that is based on a present reading of the value of the electrical resistance through the strain gauge.

US Patent:

20190244780, Aug 8, 2019

Filed:

Apr 16, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/385635

Inventors:

- MAYFIELD HEIGHTS OH, US
BURT SACHERSKI - NASHUA NH, US
STEVEN ROBERT TAMBEAU - MARLBOROUGH MA, US
ARVID ANANTHANARAYANAN - MEDFORD MA, US
JAMES EDWARD DOGUL - HUDSON NH, US
TODD BUBAR - HOLLIS NH, US

International Classification:

H01H 71/50
G08B 13/12
G08B 21/18

Abstract:

A cable pull switch includes a polychotomous sensor configured to provide a reading of at least one of a plurality of values, the reading corresponding to a tension on a pull cable or a linear displacement of an end of a pull cable. A processor coupled to the polychotomous cable pull sensor configured to determine a rate of change of the value of the reading from the sensor and determine an occurrence of a cable pull event, the determination based on the determined rate of change of the value, and determine whether the rate of change of the value of an electrical resistance through the polychotomous cable pull sensor is below a threshold rate of change value, and adjust an upper pull threshold value to a new upper pull threshold value that is based on a present reading of the value of the electrical resistance through the strain gauge.

US Patent:

20180295732, Oct 11, 2018

Filed:

Apr 7, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/482022

Inventors:

- Mayfield Heights OH, US
Steven R. Tambeau - Marlborough MA, US
Brian J. Taylor - Boston MA, US
Burt Sacherski - Nashua NH, US
Elik I. Fooks - LEXINGTON MA, US
Suresh R. Nair - Amherst NH, US
Michael Flannery - GROTON MA, US
Scott Wakefield - Andover MA, US

International Classification:

H05K 5/02
F16M 13/02
F16B 2/22

Abstract:

A housing for an industrial sensor comprises integral U-shaped pockets configured to engage with attachment features of a complementary mounting bracket. The bracket comprises an overhang feature on a second end and a snap feature on an opposing first end. The housing can be mounted to the bracket by inserting a mounting boss formed within one of the U-shaped pockets underneath the overhang feature of the bracket, and pressing the housing against the bracket to cause the snap feature to engage with another mounting boss formed in the other U-shaped pocket. These mounting features allow the housing to be mounted easily and quickly without the use for additional tools. The housing can also be quickly removed from the bracket by pressing an extended tab near the snap feature to facilitate disengagement of the housing from the bracket.